Understanding Debt Deflation and Its Economic Impacts

Explore how debt deflation increases real debt burdens during economic downturns and its potential spiral effects on the economy and borrowers.

Understanding Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA): How It Works and Benefits

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...
The Middletown Press

What to know about the possible impact of Japan's rate hike

Global investors are bracing for a hike by the Bank of Japan that may take its key interest rate to a 30-year high. The ...

Inflation cooled in November to 2.7%, but economists say to take it with ‘the entire salt shaker’

Inflation unexpectedly – and sharply – slowed in November, a seemingly welcome change for Americans weighed down by the persistently high cost of living.

Millions of homeowners to see mortgage bills FALL after Bank of England confirms interest rate decision

MILLIONS of mortgage bills are set to fall after the Bank of England cut interest rates this afternoon. During today’s ...
IEEE

Design of a Fully-Soft Lift-Assist Wearable Suit Powered by Flat Inflatable Artificial Muscles

Abstract: The development of soft pneumatic actuators has expanded their applications due to flexibility and adaptability in wearable systems. Among these, flat inflatable artificial muscles (FIAMs) ...
Investing

Swiss inflation rate unexpectedly falls to zero in November

Investing.com -- Switzerland’s annual inflation rate unexpectedly dropped to zero in November, down from 0.1% in October, according to official data released Wednesday. The latest figure came in ...
Bloomberg L.P.

Swiss Inflation Unexpectedly Slows to Zero in SNB Setback

Swiss inflation unexpectedly stalled in November and an underlying measure slowed to a four-year low, a setback for central bank officials just days before their final interest-rate decision of 2025.